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Network Automation Engineer

Texas, Texas, United StatesRemoteFull TimePosted 18 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

GTT is seeking an experienced Network Automation Engineer to lead the development of AI Ops platforms, agentic AI workflows, and automation solutions for their global IP network. This role combines software engineering, network automation, and AI-driven operations to enhance network reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Responsibilities include defining automation strategy, implementing automation across network functions, building AI infrastructure with Docker and Kubernetes, deploying agentic AI systems, embedding security, and developing automation using Python, Ansible, and YAML within CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has 4+ years in a network technology environment with strong Python, Ansible, CI/CD, containerization, and network fundamentals.

### Shape the future of intelligent, automated networks at GTT

At GTT, we operate one of the world’s largest global IP networks—and we’re transforming how it’s managed. We’re looking for an experienced Network Automation Engineer to play a leading role in building AI Ops platforms , agentic AI workflows , and automation solutions that power a carrier‑class, global network.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, network automation, and AI‑driven operations , with real influence over how we design, scale, and evolve our network management capabilities.

### About the role

You’ll focus on outcomes—improving reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency across our global network—by designing and delivering automation and AI Ops solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Defining and delivering an AI Ops network automation strategy aligned to business and customer outcomes
  • Identifying and implementing automation across network provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and analytics
  • Building and operating on‑prem AI infrastructure , including GPU‑enabled environments using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Deploying and orchestrating agentic AI systems (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph)
  • Embedding security best practices across AI pipelines (secrets management, access control, encryption, audit logging)
  • Developing automation using Python, Ansible, YAML , and integrating into CI/CD pipelines
  • Delivering network orchestration , inventory, telemetry, and NetFlow‑based analytics for a carrier‑grade environment
  • Collaborating closely with software, platform, and network engineering teams globally

### What we’re looking for

Essential experience

  • 4+ years across the full software development lifecycle in a network technology environment
  • Strong Python and automation scripting experience
  • Hands‑on experience with Ansible and modern CI/CD workflows (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins)
  • Solid understanding of container lifecycle management and infrastructure automation
  • Strong foundation in routing, switching, network platforms, and inventory systems
  • Experience working with telemetry and high‑volume network analytics

Nice to have

  • AI/ML or AI Ops platform experience
  • GPU and server infrastructure management
  • NetBox customization or similar network inventory platforms

Our Commitments:

Adaptive Mindset: We meet change head‑on to build the capabilities we need now. We take personal ownership of our professional development to keep pace with change and actively drive it.

Collective Impact: We treat innovation as a team sport, working powerfully together to create extraordinary impact. We collaborate openly and with a shared purpose and amplify our unique human strengths to solve complex challenges that technology alone cannot.

Customer Ownership: We own our customers’ success, whether an internal stakeholder or an external client. We take full accountability, anticipate their needs and create smooth experiences to build trust with every touchpoint. In an automated world, personal ownership is GTT’s competitive edge.

EEO Statement (US)

GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, GTT complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. GTT expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of GTT’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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